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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 380.45 and 210.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 380.45 and 210.97 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 380.45 = 210.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/380.45 = 210.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 380.45 × 210.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 80,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,260.58/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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